Makai Side: A History of Hawaiian Surfing
- Philip Waikoloa
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 26, 2022
Hawaiian Surfing history from the beginning; Covering depictions of 18th century surfers by British artists aboard trade ships through Duke Kahanamoku, highlights of the 20s and 30s, Makaha and Hawaiian Culture in the 40s, the accomplishments by the heavies in the 50s and 60s, the innovations of the 70s, and the power surfers of the eighties.
Credits in no particular order:
Duke Kahanamoku Ambassador of Aloha
The Father Modern Surfing
Matt Warshaw The Encyclopedia of Surfing
The Associated Press
Rell Sunn Heart of The Sea, Lisa Denker, Charlotte Lagarde, New Day Films
Eddie Aikau Upon The Tides ESPN Christopher Hayzel
Commentary Randy Rarick Clyde Aikau
Filmmakers:
Bruce Brown
Bud Browne
Larry Lindberg
Eric Blum
Greg MacGillivray
Jim Freeman
Greg Knoll
Greg Huglin
Gary Capo
Spider Wills
Alan Rich
Allen Maine
Hal Jepsen
Fred Hemmings
Don King
Photographers (Those that could be identified)
Leroy Grannis
Ron Stoner
Vintage Film Clips of the Early 19th Century Pyramid Films Robert C. Bruce
Novelties Robert Ullman Jr.
Periscope Films
Writers:
Jason Borte
Malcolm Gault Williams
Herman Melville
Makani
Video Editor:
Philip Scott Waikoloa
Video Consultant
Peggy Johnson
Research Philip Scott Waikoloa
Production Maui Salt and Sage Magazine in cooperation with Salty Zen Clothing
Mahalo for your invite, much appreciated. Ultimately, thank you for your documentary. I commend you for your research work. Pi'ilani is my 17th great grandfather and I'm a 5th great grandson of King Kahekili II, I am Ata Kahekili VI, a 5th great grandson. Kamehameha Nui & Kalola is my 5th great grand uncle and aunty. Just a little history. Thanks for your sharing about the history of surfing!